What is the world coming to when children do not get to be children anymore? A little boy in Devin's 5th grade class was suspended from school for bringing marijuana. 5th grade! I can't believe we have to deal with this stuff in elementary school. I had no clue what drugs were in 5th grade. Gone are the days of innocent childhood. I am pleased to say that my son's teacher handled it wonderfully. He gave them a lecture about both drugs and befriending this child despite his bad choice. The child who brought the drugs is the smallest boy in the class and very sweet. He is not a bully or a trouble maker. Where does a 5th grader get marijuana? Why do we have to start having these "talks" at such a young age? I am very grateful that when we were talking to our kids, they had no idea what marijuana is. As my kids get older, I have been wondering a lot lately what is the key to keeping our children on the straight and narrow. Are we doing enough to teach them to withstand temptation in these scary times? What will keep Satan from corrupting my children's lives. It definitely gives me something to think(and worry) about, but most of all, it just makes me sad.
Shake off the Rust
8 years ago
6 comments:
Wow that is so scary!! I can't believe 5th grade uck!! Oh the talks you have to have with your kids and remembering getting them when you were a teenager.
Are you serious? I can't believe that! That totally freaks me out, the world in general freaks me out...especially where our kids are involved.
Man that is crazy! It totally scares me to think of all that our children have to know way too early.
aghhh! My kids go to the same school.. It makes me want to sit down and talk to and make sure that they know drugs are bad. I am with you Tiff... I hope they are on the straigt and narrow and what else can I do to make sure they stay safe!
I think about this all the freakin' time. We need to teach, preach, pray, talk and be there for our kids. Ultimately, though, (thanks to that pesky agency thing) our kids have to make their own choices and decide if they have their own testimony.
just don't think negative for your kids. you should have a big trust for them =)
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